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Parody of 'Parasite'! Yunlin Grandma Hospitalized, Old Home Suspected Occupied by Others, Owner Shocked

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • A family in Yunlin County, Taiwan, returned to their grandmother's home after she was hospitalized to find it seemingly occupied by strangers.
  • They discovered the air conditioning running, food consumed, and the gas tank depleted, prompting a police report.
  • The incident has drawn comparisons to the South Korean film 'Parasite' due to the unexpected and intrusive nature of the alleged occupation.

A family in Yunlin County, Taiwan, returned to their grandmother's home to find it seemingly occupied by unknown individuals, sparking shock and disbelief. The incident, drawing parallels to the acclaimed South Korean film 'Parasite,' began when the family, busy caring for their hospitalized grandmother, had not visited the old house in Shuiliang Township for some time.

Upon their return, they were met with a bizarre scene: the air conditioning was left on, used dishes filled the sink, and several bottles of the grandmother's nutritional supplements were consumed. Most alarmingly, the kitchen's gas tank was completely empty, and unfamiliar footprints were found on the floor. The family confirmed that no relatives had visited the house during their absence.

Following the discovery, the family promptly reported the incident to the police. Authorities have collected evidence, including the unidentified footprints, and are expanding their investigation by reviewing nearby surveillance footage and interviewing relevant individuals. Police have also increased patrols in the area to prevent similar occurrences.

The homeowner stated that the grandmother, who usually lived alone, had been hospitalized in March. While family members visited every two weeks for cleaning, they noticed signs of recent activity about a month prior but dismissed it, assuming relatives had stopped by. The extent of the apparent unauthorized use of the home, from running appliances to consuming supplies, has left the family stunned.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.